Net Metering

Energy metering

The Grid Interactive PV Solar Energy Generating System (GISS) and the interconnection with the TANGEDCO grid shall comply with all applicable regulations and standards of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

Grid Codes and the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code with the latest amendments.

  • Net-metering mechanism and Net feed-in mechanism
  • Gross-metering mechanism
  • Energy accounting during meter defect/failure/burnt

Net-metering mechanism and Net feed-in mechanism

At the service connection point, a single bidirectional energy meter to record the energy import from the TANGEDCO (TNEB) grid and energy export to the TANGEDCO (TNEB) grid shall be provided. This shall be a digital four-quadrant vector summation energy meter
configured for bidirectional energy measurement whereby both imported and exported active energy readings and allied parameters are programmed to be displayed.



  Category  EligibilityMetering Mechanism  Net work ChargesFeed in Tariff (*)
Net MeteringNet Feed–inGross Metering0-10 KW11- 150 KW151- 999 KW
Domestic LTCategor yUp to Sanctioned loadüüûRs.1.27 per kw 20% up to 10 kW 75% above 10KW          Rs. 3.61          Rs. 3.37 
Other than domestic category in LTUp to sanctioned loadûüûRs. 1.27 per KWh on total generation
Consumers of more than 150 KW151-999 KWûüüRe.0.83 per kWh for Net Feed –in No Charges for Gross Metering                Rs.3.10
Generator151-999 ûüNil
other than consumerKWû    

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